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Ford Mustang MOT Results
78.5% pass rate
from 2,018 tests in 2017
(26% better than other pre-1990 cars)
Number of tests by age
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Failure rates by item
Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for pre-1990 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Mustang is unusually good or bad.
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14% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
(16% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 5.7% fail on Headlamp aim (30% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
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4.4% fail on
Direction indicators
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4.3% fail on
Flashing type
- 2.9% fail on Individual lamps (69% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 1.2% fail on All direction indicators
- 0.20% fail on Tell tales
- 0.15% fail on Switch
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0.050% fail on
Semaphore
- 0.050% fail on Tell tales
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4.3% fail on
Flashing type
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3.5% fail on
Position lamps
- 2.6% fail on Front lamps
- 1.0% fail on Rear lamps
- 0.25% fail on All position lamps
- 3.0% fail on Horn (45% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 2.5% fail on Battery (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 2.5% fail on Stop lamp
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2.1% fail on
Headlamps
(39% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 1.7% fail on Headlamp (43% better than other pre-1990 cars)
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0.20% fail on
Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
- 0.20% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale'
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0.099% fail on
Headlamp defects which do require an aim check on retest
- 0.099% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale'
- 0.099% fail on Dipswitch
- 0.050% fail on Switch
- 1.7% fail on Registration plate lamp (37% better than other pre-1990 cars)
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0.40% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(82% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.40% fail on Fog lamp (80% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.099% fail on Switch
- 0.050% fail on Tell tale
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0.25% fail on
Hazard warning
(72% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Lamp
- 0.050% fail on Switch
- 0.15% fail on Electrical wiring
- 0.099% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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12% fail on
Brakes
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9.5% fail on
Brake performance
- 6.7% fail on Parking brake performance (98% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 3.8% fail on Rear wheels
- 3.2% fail on Front wheels
- 2.0% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.79% fail on Brake imbalance
- 0.099% fail on Brake operation
- 0.050% fail on Brake performance not tested
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3.2% fail on
Hydraulic systems
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2.6% fail on
Components
- 2.1% fail on Hoses (85% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.59% fail on Pipes (57% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.050% fail on Cylinders
- 0.050% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.50% fail on Leaks
- 0.099% fail on Operation
- 0.050% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp
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2.6% fail on
Components
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0.99% fail on
Parking brake
- 0.99% fail on Condition
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0.40% fail on
Service brake control components
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0.40% fail on
Pedal
- 0.20% fail on Condition
- 0.20% fail on Anti-slip
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0.40% fail on
Pedal
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0.35% fail on
Mechanical components
- 0.30% fail on Cable
- 0.050% fail on Lever
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0.30% fail on
Hub components
(65% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Brake calipers
- 0.099% fail on Brake pads
- 0.050% fail on Brake discs
- 0.25% fail on Restricted movement
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0.15% fail on
Prescribed areas
- 0.15% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
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0.050% fail on
Air and vacuum systems
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0.050% fail on
Components
- 0.050% fail on Servos
-
0.050% fail on
Components
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9.5% fail on
Brake performance
-
6.9% fail on
Driver's view of the road
- 6.0% fail on Washers (27% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Wipers (43% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Mirrors
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6.0% fail on
Suspension
(38% better than other pre-1990 cars)
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1.7% fail on
Suspension arms
- 1.5% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.15% fail on Attachment
- 0.099% fail on Condition
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1.5% fail on
Wheel bearings
- 1.3% fail on Front
- 0.25% fail on Rear
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1.2% fail on
Prescribed areas
(70% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.64% fail on Component mounting (77% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.55% fail on Spring mounting
- 1.0% fail on Front suspension joints
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0.79% fail on
Shock absorbers
- 0.79% fail on Condition
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0.45% fail on
Anti-roll bars
- 0.25% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.20% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.050% fail on Attachment
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0.25% fail on
Tie bars/rods
- 0.15% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.099% fail on Attachment
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0.20% fail on
Coil springs
- 0.099% fail on Condition
- 0.099% fail on Location
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0.15% fail on
Leaf springs
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0.050% fail on
Pins and bushes
- 0.050% fail on Anchor
- 0.050% fail on Anchor bracket
- 0.050% fail on Shackle bracket
- 0.050% fail on Securing bolts
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0.050% fail on
Pins and bushes
- 0.099% fail on Front suspension retaining and locking devices
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0.099% fail on
Drive shafts
(90% better than other pre-1990 cars)
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0.050% fail on
Front drive shafts
- 0.050% fail on Constant velocity joints
-
0.050% fail on
Any drive shaft which is part of the suspension
- 0.050% fail on Drive shafts
-
0.050% fail on
Front drive shafts
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0.050% fail on
Radius arms
- 0.050% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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1.7% fail on
Suspension arms
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5.5% fail on
Steering
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4.1% fail on
Steering system
- 1.9% fail on Track rod end
- 0.55% fail on Drag link end
- 0.50% fail on Ball joint
-
0.40% fail on
Free play
- 0.25% fail on Steering box
- 0.15% fail on Steering rack
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0.30% fail on
Other components
- 0.30% fail on Steering pivot point
- 0.25% fail on Steering rack (80% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.25% fail on Intermediate drop arm (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.25% fail on Steering arm
- 0.15% fail on Steering box
- 0.050% fail on Steering damper
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1.7% fail on
Power steering
(3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.69% fail on Pipes and hoses (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.59% fail on Rams (24 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.25% fail on Pump (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Drive system (10 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Operation
- 0.15% fail on Other components
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0.55% fail on
Steering control
- 0.45% fail on Steering wheel (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.099% fail on Steering column
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0.050% fail on
Steering coupling
- 0.050% fail on Flexible coupling
- 0.25% fail on Steering operation
- 0.099% fail on Locking devices
- 0.050% fail on Prescribed areas
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4.1% fail on
Steering system
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1.9% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
(67% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 1.0% fail on Exhaust system (56% better than other pre-1990 cars)
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0.79% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.30% fail on Cap
- 0.20% fail on Pipe
- 0.20% fail on System
- 0.15% fail on Hose
- 0.20% fail on Emissions (92% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.050% fail on Emissions not tested
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1.4% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
(60% better than other pre-1990 cars)
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0.64% fail on
Vehicle structure
- 0.64% fail on Chassis
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0.25% fail on
Doors
- 0.25% fail on Passengers front
- 0.050% fail on Drivers
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0.25% fail on
Seats
- 0.25% fail on Drivers
- 0.099% fail on Passengers
- 0.20% fail on Speedometer
- 0.20% fail on Body condition (85% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.050% fail on Engine mountings
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0.64% fail on
Vehicle structure
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1.2% fail on
Tyres
(46% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.55% fail on Condition (57% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.55% fail on Tread depth
- 0.099% fail on Size/type
- 0.050% fail on Valve stem
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1.1% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
(47% better than other pre-1990 cars)
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1.1% fail on
Seat belts
(47% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.45% fail on Requirements (200% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.30% fail on Prescribed areas (80% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.25% fail on Attachment
- 0.20% fail on Condition
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1.1% fail on
Seat belts
(47% better than other pre-1990 cars)
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0.55% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 0.45% fail on Registration plate
- 0.099% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
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0.15% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.15% fail on Attachment
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